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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.17, 1,889.84 and 438.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.17, 1,889.84 and 438.26 is: 657.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.17 : 1,889.84 = 438.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.17/1,889.84 = 438.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.17x = 1,889.84 × 438.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.17x = 828,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,229.64/1,260.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.24

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